Amusing, eye catching, and laden with the wonderful scent of leather, the Bitch paddle is sure to leave a lasting impression. Upon opening the nice discreet packaging that EdenFantasys provides, I unveiled the paddle. Wrapped simply in a clear plastic bag, it did not come with any instructions or warning labels. As with any item you will be hitting someone with do not strike above the spine or the kidneys as there is the potential for serious bodily harm (not in the fun kinky ouch kind of a way either). Also as a reminder leather is porous so this really shouldn't be used on multiple partners; it cannot be completely sterilized like a synthetic material. This fun kinky implement feels quite comfortable to use, being just the right size for my small-to-medium sized hands.

The dimensions are about 12" x 3". It is composed of two separate pieces of leather held together by the stitching on the handle. The cut outs that form the word bitch in reverse and the outer edges of the paddle are a bit rough to the touch, showing that it isn't made with much attention to detail. I also found that the two distinct layers of leather were ever so slightly off-set and didn't line up perfectly. The non-cut out surfaces are pleasantly smooth however, feeling almost silky. My first reaction of the Bitch paddle were mostly good, though I did wish greater care had been put into the manufacturing. Given the very reasonable price however, I wasn't horribly surprised that this was not an artistic masterpiece.

Due to my tentative nature and lack of experience, when I received this I wasn't able to get a really good imprint of the word Bitch on my submissive. After experimenting some I found that a nice warm up of light spanking by hand, then paddling with the non-cut-out side of this toy for his comfort as well as to bring blood to the surface was great prep for when I did want to leave the word Bitch on his ass. A good solid smack works best, though I personally wasn't able to get a particularly sharp mark. Bowing to the superior expertise of a friend, I offered my own ass, thighs, and back up to see if experienced hand would leave a more indelible impression. I had originally picked this item because I thought it would be a nice middle ground between thud vs. sting, and my choice proved fairly apt though it does lean slightly more towards sting in my opinion.

While the quality of this paddle isn't perfect, I find it an amusing addition to my toy bag. It's functional, packs a decent punch, and you get to leave an imprint of the word Bitch on your partner!